P A R T S o f t h e T U L I P F L O W E R

PETAL

Brightly colored floral segments that attract insects

PISTIL

STAMEN

FLOWER BUDFuture flower stored inside the bulb for pro-tection

ANTHER

Produces and releases pollen

SEPAL

Modified leaves that protect other parts of the flower in bud stage

RECEPTACLE

Enlarged end of flower stalk on which other flower parts form

PEDICELFlower stalk

OVARYProduces ovules (seeds) at base of pistil

STYLE

Holds up stigma

STIGMAHead of pistil, receives pollen which fertilizes ovules

P A R T S o f t h e T U L I P B U L B

TUNICPapery outer covering

ROOTSGrow out of the basal stem

BASAL STEMThick, modified stem

SCALESModified leaves that store food

FILAMENTHolds up anther

DIVISION 1 – Single Early Tulipa ‘Pretty Princess,’ Found in the Secret GardenSingle flowers. Early season. Approx. height: 12” - 18”.

DIVISION 2 – Double Early No examples at THFull, double flowers. Early season.Approx. height: 12” - 20”. DIVISION 3 – Triumph Tulipa ‘Gavota,’ Found in the Entry GardenCross between Single Early and Late-flowering. Comes in a wide range of colors. Mid season. Approx. height: 20” - 24”.

DIVISION 4 – Darwin HybridTulipa ‘Parade,’ Found in the Garden Within Reach Darwin tulips crossed with Tulipa fosteriana. Large flow-ers on some of the tallest stems. Mid season.Approx. height: 20” - 30”.

DIVISION 5 – Single Late Tulipa ‘El Nino,’ Found in the Education CenterDarwin and Cottage Tulips bred together. Wide variety of colors. Late season.Approx. height: 24” - 30”.

DIVISION 6 – Lily-Flowered No examples at THFlowers with pointed, reflexed petals. Mid to late season.Approx. height: 26”.

DIVISION 7 – Fringed Tulipa ‘Labrador,’ Found in the Entry GardenFlower petals are edged with fringes. Mid to late season.Approx. height: 12” - 24”.

DIVISION 8 — Viridiflora Tulipa ‘Spring Green,’ Found in the Lawn GardenPetals display green streaks. Late season.Approx. height: 12” - 24”.

DIVISION 9 — Rembrandt Tulipa ‘Rembrandt’s Favorite,’ Found in the Winter Garden“Broken” Tulips, striped or marked brown, bronze, black, red, pink, or purple on red, white, or yellow background. Approx. height: 10” - 24”.

DIVISION 10 — Parrot Tulipa ‘Estella Rijnveld,’ Found in the Cottage GardenCurled, ruffled petals. A variety of colors, some streaked. Late season.Approx. height: 12” - 24”.

DIVISION 11 — Double Late Tulipa ‘Akebono,’ Found in the Systematic GardenPeony-Flowered tulips. Large flower heads. Late season.Approx. height: 12” - 18”.

DIVISION 12 — Kaufmanniana No examples at THAlso called “water-lily Tulip” because the petals open up fully in the sun. Mid season.Approx. height: 6” - 10”.

DIVISION 13 — Fosteriana Tulipa ‘Albert Heijn,’ Found in the Garden Within ReachIntensely colored flowers on short stems. Early to mid sea-son. Approx. height: 6” - 18”.

DIVISION 14 — Greigii Tulipa ‘Mary Ann,’ Found in the Education CenterPetals pointed and brightly colored, sometimes 2 colors; mottled or striped pattern. Early to mid season. Approx. height: 6” - 14”.

T U L I P A D I V I S I O N STulips are classified in divisions depending on their shape and coloring. You can find most of the divisions in the gardens at Tower

Hill. Use the images and descriptions below to identify tulips in Tower Hill’s gardens.

DIVISION 1– 7 DIVISION 8 – 14